Lisa Russo
About Lisa Russo
Lisa Russo serves as a Director at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021, following a progression through various roles in change management and organizational development. With extensive experience across multiple sectors, she is recognized for her ability to foster relationships and deliver complex transformation initiatives.
Work at KPMG Australia
Lisa Russo has been serving as a Director at KPMG Australia since 2021, contributing to the firm for three years in Adelaide, South Australia. Prior to her current role, she held the position of Associate Director at KPMG Australia from 2017, where she worked for seven years. Earlier in her career at KPMG, she was a Manager in the People & Change division from 2016 to 2017. Her tenure at KPMG reflects her expertise in transformation initiatives and change management.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Russo holds a Bachelor of Science from Flinders University, which she completed from 1992 to 1994. She furthered her education in Organisational Change Management by obtaining a Diploma from Uniforte from 2012 to 2013 and a Prosci Change Management certification in 2014. Additionally, she achieved a Diploma of Training & Assessment from TIME in 2011. Her educational background supports her strong track record in delivering complex transformation initiatives across various sectors.
Background in Change Management
Lisa Russo has extensive experience in change management, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was a Manager for Change Management & Training at SA Health from 2013 to 2014 and served as a Senior Change Management Consultant at SMS Management & Technology from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she held multiple positions at BAE Systems Australia, including Senior HR Advisor for Organisational Development and Leadership Development, and Organisational Change Manager. This diverse background has equipped her with the skills to cultivate trusted relationships and achieve results in transformation initiatives.
Professional Experience Prior to KPMG
Before joining KPMG Australia, Lisa Russo accumulated significant experience in various roles. She worked at BAE Systems Australia from 2008 to 2013, where she held positions focused on organisational development and leadership. Additionally, she was a Learning & Development Coordinator at Crown Perth for nine months in 2007. Her career also includes a role at SA Health, where she managed People & Change from 2015 to 2016. This breadth of experience across different sectors has contributed to her expertise in managing change.
Achievements in Transformation Initiatives
Lisa Russo is recognized for her ability to apply a creative approach to transformation initiatives, influenced by an organization’s people, culture, values, and strategic context. She has a strong track record in delivering complex transformation initiatives across sectors such as Power and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Defence, and Government. Her focus on cultivating trusted relationships has been instrumental in achieving successful outcomes in various transformation projects.